By Brent DeWees “Wrong is always wrong, even if everyone is doing it. Right is always right, even if no one is doing it.” It was a simple post on a friend’s Facebook page. But it has significant meaning. In a world that blurs the boundaries, it’s important to have a reference for what […]
In the World — May 27, 2012
By Christy Barritt Wrongful Birth Lawsuit in Favor of Parents An Oregon couple was recently awarded $2.9 million in a “wrongful birth” lawsuit. The Portland couple claimed they would have aborted their Down syndrome baby if doctors had not been “negligent” in their prenatal care. The couple argued that they continued their pregnancy based on […]
Once upon a prison
By Dr. Charlie W. Starr The surprise hit of the 2011-12 television season was Sunday night’s Once Upon a Time. It is literally half fantasy and half realistic mystery because it takes place in two worlds: a fantasyland where all our favorite storybook characters live and a town in Maine where those characters have […]
Where You Live — May 27, 2012
By Dan Lentz 1. Prior to your small group meeting, gather several pictures or drawings of street and information signs to hand out or post in front of the entire group. Arrange your group into smaller groups of three to four and ask each smaller group to try to figure out what each sign […]
I am the way, the truth, and the life–The Uniform Lesson for May 27
By Sam E. Stone Some Bible students have pointed out that while John 13 contains a narrative and a dialogue, chapters 14, 15, 16, and 17 each have a central theme. The predominant note in John 14 is conflict. The setting for this week’s lesson text is the night Jesus was betrayed. After instituting […]
